You could duplicate the Overview layout using smart lists. That way you can abandon the Overview altogether and use the Tasks view instead, much more configurable.

I second it. Why not have the "Overview"-lists being formatted like every other list? Why should the user learn about the differences of a overview list compared to the rest of the lists?

Don´t make me think ;-)

I agree with all above.

I have manually re-created the overview content using smart lists.

To think of the coding effort that must have gone into "removing" the functionality !

Ross

+1 you should be able to take actions in the overview. You should also be able to see time estimates.

I actually just posted a similar idea today. So it is +1 for me. I would love to be able to manage my tasks from overview.

http://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/ideas/8185/

You can do this with one of the Greasemonkey/User scripts "Improved Remember the Milk Overview" which you can download and use at http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/38591

+1

One more thing.
For me, the overview is good for acting.
The tasks view is good for planning.
When I act I don't want to switch to planning. And vice-versa.
Basic task actions in overview would be great.
..and would it be closer to GTD?

and +1 once again. :)

More overview feature Please
Such as:
Selecting Task, Completing, Postpone, Custom List on Overview

Another vote for editing tasks from overview, especially since i like the way the "weekly planner' prints out much better than the way the task lists do.

And another. Any chance of making this possible?

People have been asking for this for 3 years and it still hasn't happened? Is there any reason not to make this change? I can't think of a downside

Not just complete tasks. Also postpone, view/edit notes, and enter new tasks without having to switch out of overview. Please see https://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/ideas/189

I think it is clear that the Overview must be revamped. The two most important changes for me are this and idea #462 (http://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/ideas/462/).

Much needed. I always feel like going to my desktop instead of updating/competing the task from my phone. Lots of room for improvement here.

I agree with macmusz.
I really like the Overview since it's so neat (no Bold or Underlined tasks, no tags). It's really easy on the eyes.

However, when I check the Overview and want to complete a task, I'm redirected to the list where the task exists and get bombarded with all the tasks that aren't in the Overview. It feels like an overload error....

So +1

It's so great on my Android to be able to complete tasks from the Overview screen, cannot the same programming logic be applied to the web app?

This is required and seemingly overdue… please get this functionality in!

This seems to be obsolete now that the new UI has been rolled out.